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Originally Posted by transplant99
Im not even in the "want" to trade him club, but my goodness the mental gymnastics going on about him like he is something way more than he is or has ever shown to be is astounding and, as mentioned above, very Oileristic.
*IF* a deal was to come along that makes the club better/deeper and he is part of things, then yes he needs to included.
As for his role on this club though? He is, at best, a 3rd line C and more likely a winger. That is based on nothing but his past 5 years of playing on this team and what he himself has shown to be. That's not being subjective either. 5 years, 4 coaches, a multitude of different linemates.
Somehow though THIS year will be different? Hopefully so, but really really unlikely.
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Power forwards often take more time to develop. Maybe some of this is recency bias because Bennet looked like a legit top 6 forward in the playoffs. But what if that's just Sam Bennett now? One of the only exciting questions for the Flames this season.